Commercial HVAC/Mechanical Estimator

About the role

A well-established mechanical contractor serving commercial, multifamily and institutional markets in the Southeast is hiring a Commercial HVAC Estimator in Charlotte, NC. The role supports the growth of the commercial HVAC business and owns the estimating and proposal process from bid intake through award, working with operations and business development to turn opportunities into backlog.

Key responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications and bid documents to develop accurate quantity takeoffs and scope definition.
• Prepare complete cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors and overhead.
• Develop and present bid proposals, including scope breakdowns, clarifications, exclusions and qualifications.
• Manage bid flow and opportunity tracking in Salesforce, with takeoff and markup in Bluebeam.
• Solicit, level and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing and maintain supplier relationships.
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions, access constraints and installation risk, and identify cost and schedule risks with mitigation recommendations.
• Partner with project management and operations on handoff of awarded work, and with business development on pricing strategy.
• Use historical cost data and internal benchmarks to improve estimate accuracy.

Required profile

• 5+ years of mechanical or HVAC estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, construction documents and estimating methodology.
• Comfortable working independently and able to present numbers to leadership and clients.
• High attention to detail and ability to self-manage deadlines across concurrent bids.
• A construction management or engineering degree is a plus but not required.

Required skills

• Estimating and takeoff software such as Bluebeam, Trimble or similar.
• Microsoft Excel.
• CRM environment (Salesforce preferred).

What we offer

• Base salary of $90,000 to $115,000, with incentive compensation tied to bids closed and jobs won.
• Flexible, remote-friendly arrangement (remote Fridays common) for independent producers.
• Comprehensive benefits package, details given during the interview.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and a clear path toward preconstruction leadership.